Joy Lynn Nava
March 15, 1947 ~ May 1, 2018
Joy Lynn Nava, born March 15, 1947 in Flora, Illinois, passed away at the age of 71. Joy will be remembered for her unconditional love of family. She cared for everyone, including any cat or kitten she came across, enjoyed gardening and driving fast. We will miss her beautiful laughter. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Rittimann, Angela Sell (Mark), Caddis Bowling (Gary), Janet Schmelzer (Tim), Shanda Walker (Steve); son, Allen Sperry; brothers, Larry Stanford and Jimmy Joe Stanford; 12 Grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the Simmons and Ebrom families. She is preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Francis Albert Stanford; her brothers, William Stanford and Robert Dean Stanford. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter in Joy's name.
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Very sorry for everyone’s loss, prayers for comfort from the Sewell family. Love,Amber and Austin
Shanda and family, Tom and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray that God wraps you in His loving embrace and gives the peace that only He can give.
I hope you find peace in your memories of your beautiful Mother.
She’s in the heaven’s above, to be greeted by past loved ones, and to be shown the most beautiful place one can imagine! Til you all are reunited, may she Rest In Peace ! God Bless
Sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very kind individual. Who thought of others and been kind
So very sorry for your loss … sending prayers of comfort for the family …. we will make a donation to an animal rescue in her name … love to all from the Hattam family.
The Sewell family sends hugs and prayers your all’s way for the loss of your mother. We are sending a donation to the Menifee Animal Shelter ran by a friend of Gary’s. This shelter is a wonderful organization. There is nothing like the love of a mother. May God bless you all and keep you in the palm of His hand during this sad, difficult time.
Prayers for you all. Caddis I didn’t know your mom but she sure has a special daughter in you. You all will remain in my Prayers and thoughts in days to come. Love you ❤️
My condolences To the family. Philippians 4:6,7
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU CADDIS, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HANDS DURING THIS SAD TIME. LOVE YA.